78 S Shore Rd

New Durham, NH 03855

$675,000
Price
3
Beds
1,208 Sq. Ft.
$559 / Sq. Ft.
1,208
Sq. Ft.
$559
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This fabulous lakefront gem on Merrymeeting Lake is waiting for you. One of the cleanest lakes in NH, with 1,233 acres of nothing but pure beauty and crystal clear water! Being offered well below the assessed value of $798,000. This 3-bedroom, turnkey, fully furnished home with 113.74' of prime shorefront has only ever had one owner. Featuring 3 bedrooms, along with an adorable little private nook off to the side for an additional sleeping area. This well-cared-for seasonal home has beautiful open...This fabulous lakefront gem on Merrymeeting Lake is waiting for you. One of the cleanest lakes in NH, with 1,233 acres of nothing but pure beauty and crystal clear water! Being offered well below the assessed value of $798,000. This 3-bedroom, turnkey, fully furnished home with 113.74' of prime shorefront has only ever had one owner. Featuring 3 bedrooms, along with an adorable little private nook off to the side for an additional sleeping area. This well-cared-for seasonal home has beautiful open views to the pristine, crystal clear water and undeveloped slopes and mountains surrounding the lake. Enjoy the updated kitchen with a wonderful view of the lake from the kitchen window. Lovely wood floors are pretty much throughout the camp. Open cathedral ceiling to the lower level and a spacious living room. Gorgeous sunroom with sweeping lake and mountain views, this charming cottage boasts many updates throughout. Plenty of outdoor space includes 2 composite decks, a firepit area, an oversized composite dock/sundeck, and a lawn picnic area. The evolving tapestry of major conserved forested lands surrounding the lake sets Merrymeeting Lake apart from so many other lakes. Less than 2 hours to Boston, 45 minutes to NH’s seacoast. Merrymeeting – boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, and good old-fashioned fun! Come live where you play!
  1. Listed by Carol Mattice • Roche Realty Group

Property Details for 78 South Shore Road

Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
RAR
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 10:45 PM

Property Details for 78 South Shore Road

StatusActive
MLS #5081483
Days on Market1
Taxes$11,295 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyStrafford County
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Building Information for 78 South Shore Road

Stories2Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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Property Information for 78 South Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: New Durham
  • County: NH-Strafford
  • Directions: Please follow GPS instructions.
  • Latitude: 43.475404214408201
  • Longitude: -71.164969457672115
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 120
  • Zip Code: 03855
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Rate: 14.14%
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel, Other
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 036
  • Footprint: 23 x 32
  • Lot: 000
  • Lot Features: Beach Access, Country Setting, Deep Water Access, Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Lakes, Mountain View, Rolling, Sloping, Steep, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 114.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Merrymeeting Lake
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Total Finished Area: 1208.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 736.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 472.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 192.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
  • Total Area: 1400.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $798,800
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1959
  • School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
  • High School: Kingswood Regional High School
  • Elementary School: New Durham Elementary
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Lake/Pond
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
  • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining, Dock Access
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Partial, Storage Space, Interior Access
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Loft
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Living Room, Level B: Sunroom, Level B: Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room

Property History for 78 South Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5081483

$675,000—
Dec 29, 2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5056638

—
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5056638

$849,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5081483

$675,000
12/29/2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5056638

—
08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5056638

$849,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 78 South Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$423,300Additions$87,200Total$510,500
Tax Record2024$9,919 ($827 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1995ZoningRARCountySTRAFFORDAPNNDUR M:120 L:036-000

Schools near 78 South Shore Road

This home is within Governor Wentworth Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Durham Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Kingswood Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Durham Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kingswood Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Kingswood Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 78 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH 03855

78 South Shore Road is a single family home for sale in New Durham, NH 03855. This property was listed for sale on March 31, 2026 by Roche Realty Group, it's currently listed at $675,000. This listing's school district is Governor Wentworth Reg School District. Nearby schools include New Durham Elementary School, Kingswood Regional Middle School and Kingswood Regional High School. 78 South Shore Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,208 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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